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Long Lech routePhoto: Stefanie Pauli, Naturparkregion Reutte
The Celts called the mighty river, which flows from the Arlberg to the Danube, "Licca" and thus meant the "fast-flowing". The Tyrolean Lech valley is now considered one of the last large wild river landscapes in Europe. Many rare plants and animals can be discovered here: For example, the upper Lech is Austria's most important breeding area for alpine, river-dwelling birds. Riverbank pipers, goosanders, and white-throated dippers occur nowhere else in such density. On this long route – which can also be done in stages – we have many opportunities for nature observations.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
- Stay on the marked and cleared paths.
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Take regular breaks and do not overestimate yourself.
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Pay attention to the weather forecast and the winter weather conditions.
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Winter time is quiet time – avoid unnecessary noise and do not leave any waste behind.
Important emergency numbers:
European emergency number Tel. 112
Mountain rescue Tirol Tel. 140
Tips and suggestions
Roadbook
We start our long route at the Lech in Höfen – however, the entry point is flexible. The route can be started at several locations and can also be done in stages. Public buses make the return journey easier. The hike runs quietly and sunny along the mighty river. Again and again, there are beautiful views of Reutte and the surrounding mountains. On cleared white paths, after a slight ascent, we first reach a rock wall and then the picturesque village of Rieden. We cross the river and stroll on cleared paths through Weißenbach. Along the Lechtalstraße, groomed paths lead us back north.
Public transport
Ski, cross-country ski, and hiking bus, on-call taxi for Aktiv Card holders
Directions
Arrival by car from Ulm : Take the A7 motorway to the end of the motorway, then go through the border tunnel directly onto the toll-free B 179 towards Reutte.
Arrival by car from Munich : Take the A 95 motorway to Oberau and then continue towards Garmisch-Partenkirchen. From there, continue via Ehrwald towards Reutte. From Ehrwald, take the B 179 via Lermoos towards Reutte.
Coming from Switzerland : From Hohenems, take the A14 motorway to Bludenz. The route continues through the Arlberg tunnel to Zams and then the A12 motorway towards Innsbruck to Imst. From Imst, continue towards Fernpass, then on the B179 to Reutte.
Coming from Italy : Via Bozen, take the A22 motorway towards Innsbruck and from there continue on the A12 motorway towards Bregenz. At Mötz, leave the motorway and drive towards Fernpass / then on the B179 to Reutte.
Parking
Parking at Lechaschau by the church, Höfen municipal office, Weißenbach municipal office, or Rieden village centerCoordinates
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Equipment
Equipment:
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Warm and functional clothing
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Hat, gloves
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Sturdy shoes with good grip
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Mobile phone with charged battery to make an emergency call
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Sunscreen/sunglasses
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Possibly hiking poles
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Hiking map or guidebook
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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